French camping electrical hookup

Hebrews12

Hi all.  First time camping in France this year and I need to get a cable that will go into the hookup on site (I'm told it's 3 pin) that we can plug our own UK extension cable into.  Can anyone advise me if I'm looking at the right things with these items please:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/PowerMaster-341082-Lead-Converter-Socket/dp/B003IJAKLE/ref=pd_bxgy_sccl_2/260-4326511-7670116?pd_rd_w=iCSzw&content-id=amzn1.sym.40f919ed-e530-4b1a-8d7e-39de6587208d&pf_rd_p=40f919ed-e530-4b1a-8d7e-39de6587208d&pf_rd_r=W91DRHAE2FAHM55CNQFG&pd_rd_wg=WnjCl&pd_rd_r=a906701f-0668-483f-8229-bdde796c4f9f&pd_rd_i=B003IJAKLE&psc=1

https://www.amazon.co.uk/CEE-Plug-Adapter-UK-Socket/dp/B07HYGCF7Q/ref=asc_df_B07HYGCF7Q/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=534797097514&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3445182575795773338&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006502&hvtargid=pla-1394565927771&psc=1

Thank you for reading.

bryanb

France uses the blue international same as UK

Hebrews12

bryanb said:

France uses the blue international same as UK

Thank you but I'm a bit ignorant and don't really know what that means sorry.  We normally camp in the UK but haven't ever had an electrical hook up.  Would the items on the links work?

NoodleDoodleMan

Maybe it would be fruitful to contact local caravan dealers - they'll have the expert knowledge and will sell you the appropriate piece of kit ?

Rodders53

Neither of those linked to are safe to use from a hookup point to a caravan, trailer, or especially a tent.  It's unsafe to use a 13A plug outside in the rain/damp especially.

You need one of these (possibly) or something similar. https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/15983974/eurohike-mobile-mains-kit-with-usb-15m-15983974  That will provide at least some of the required Residual Current breaker (electrocution mitigation) protection and MCB (fuse protection) of the sockets.

SOME French sites may still use the local 3-pin Schuko plugs --- in which case an adapter is required https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/16231064/eurohike-continental-power-lead-16231064

The 16A plugs and sockets are waterproof-ish.  Don't have them in a puddle on the ground though.

Note that in France the 'line' and 'neutral' are often reversed.  It matters not there as no sockets are switched live only as in the UK (and plugs have fuses in line only).  ALWAYS unplug devices before working on them (even changing a light bulb) when abroad if fitted with a UK 13A plug!

Nebulous2

If you are using mains electric in a tent you are best with a proper electric hook-up. (EHU) This is an example of one for UK use.  Outdoor Revolution Mobile Mains Power With USB 15m Cable CampingWorld.co.uk  Most sites in France will have a box at the pitch that you can plug that into. Some smaller / municipal sites may still use an older system, in which case you will also need an adapter, such as this. Kampa Continental Conversion Lead CampingWorld.co.uk 

J_B

Rodders53 said:

 --- in which case an adapter is required https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/16231064/eurohike-continental-power-lead-16231064

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NoodleDoodleMan

https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/16231064/eurohike-continental-power-lead-16231064

Opened for me, no issues.

Not sure if that's the necessary kit though.

I'm no expert - but that's a Schuko plug - which obviously won't power a UK appliance.